Reflexive Verbs (Se)

Question 1

What does “se” mean before a verb like se laver?

Answer 1

Reflexive marker showing the subject does the action to itself. Conjugates into me/te/se/nous/vous/se.

Question 2

What is a reciprocal reflexive verb?

Answer 2

Action is done to each other. Example: Ils se voient → They see each other.

Question 3

What is a passive pronominal verb?

Answer 3

Reflexive verb used to express passive meaning. Example: La porte se ferme → The door closes.

Question 4

Translate: Je me lave

Answer 4

I wash myself / I’m washing

Question 5

Translate: Tu te lèves

Answer 5

You get up

Question 6

Translate: Il se prépare

Answer 6

He is getting ready

Question 7

Translate: Elle se couche

Answer 7

She goes to bed

Question 8

Translate: Nous nous réveillons

Answer 8

We wake up

Question 9

Translate: Vous vous dépêchez

Answer 9

You hurry

Question 10

Translate: Ils se parlent

Answer 10

They talk to each other

Question 11

Translate: Elles se sourient

Answer 11

They smile at each other

Question 12

Translate: Je me souviens

Answer 12

I remember

Question 13

Translate: Tu te fâches

Answer 13

You get angry

Question 14

Translate: Il se calme

Answer 14

He calms down

Question 15

Translate: Elle s’habille

Answer 15

She gets dressed

Question 16

Translate: Nous nous promenons

Answer 16

We go for a walk

Question 17

Translate: Vous vous amusez

Answer 17

You have fun

Question 18

Translate: Ils se rencontrent

Answer 18

They meet

Question 19

Translate: Elles se disputent

Answer 19

They argue

Question 20

Translate: Je me rase

Answer 20

I shave

Question 21

Translate: Tu te trompes

Answer 21

You make a mistake / are wrong

Question 22

Translate: Il se moque de moi

Answer 22

He makes fun of me

Question 23

Translate: Elle se plaint

Answer 23

She complains

Question 24

Translate: Nous nous dépêchons

Answer 24

We hurry

Question 25

Translate: Je me détends

Answer 25

I relax

Question 26

Translate: Tu te souviens de ce jour

Answer 26

You remember that day

Question 27

Translate: Il se prépare pour la fête

Answer 27

He gets ready for the party

Question 28

Translate: Elle se maquille

Answer 28

She puts on makeup

Question 29

Translate: Nous nous habillons rapidement

Answer 29

We dress quickly

Question 30

Translate: Vous vous couchez tard

Answer 30

You go to bed late

Question 31

Translate: Ils se lavent les mains

Answer 31

They wash their hands

Question 32

Translate: Elles se regardent dans le miroir

Answer 32

They look at themselves in the mirror